The term refers to the ongoing neurological changes that occur in the brain during adolescence, shaping cognitive abilities, emotional regulation, and risk-taking behaviors.
Related terms
Prefrontal Cortex: This is the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control.
Myelination: It refers to the process of forming a fatty layer around nerve fibers, which enhances communication between different regions of the brain.
Socioemotional Processing: This term describes how adolescents develop their ability to understand and regulate emotions in social contexts.